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This is a central listing point for suppliers and assembly shops, intended for manufacturers looking to build analog-synth electronics in small quantities. These firms have been used with success by various synth manufacturers who are often discussed on Muff's forum.
This is a central listing point for suppliers and assembly shops, intended for manufacturers looking to build analog-synth electronics in small quantities.


WARNING: this info is for experienced, knowledgeable prospective manufacturers only! Making electronics, even in small quantities, is a complex and detail-riddled business. No matter how smart or clever your new DIY design is, making quantities of it can be a major PITA. Many people have tried to make synth modules and other electronic-sound gadgets in the past 40+ years, and the great majority of them have failed. These suppliers are NOT running educational programs for hobbyists, so please do not attempt to rely on them to help you work out the "bugs".
WARNING: this info is for experienced, knowledgeable prospective manufacturers only! Making electronics, even in small quantities, is a complex and detail-riddled business. No matter how smart or clever your new DIY design is, making quantities of it can be a major PITA. Many people have tried to make synth modules and other electronic-sound gadgets in the past 40+ years, and the great majority of them have failed. These suppliers are NOT running educational programs for hobbyists, so please do not attempt to rely on them to help you work out the "bugs".
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'''FRONT PANEL EXPRESS''', 5959 Corson Avenue South, Suite I, Seattle, Washington 98108 USA
FRONT PANEL EXPRESS


5959 Corson Avenue South, Suite I
Tel: 800-FPE-9060, 206-768-0602, Fax: 206-768-0679, General Inquiries: Info@frontpanelexpress.com, Quotes, Orders, Claims: Order@frontpanelexpress.com

Seattle, Washington 98108 USA

Tel: 800-FPE-9060, 206-768-0602, Fax: 206-768-0679

General Inquiries: Info@frontpanelexpress.com

Quotes, Orders, Claims: Order@frontpanelexpress.com


[http://www.frontpanelexpress.com/ Web Site]
[http://www.frontpanelexpress.com/ Web Site]


Well-known maker of low-production metal front panels, using design software which is a free download. Engraving and paint-filling are available.
Well-known maker of low-production metal front panels, using design software which is a free download. Engraving and paint-filling are available.

Division of German firm [http://www.schaeffer-ag.de/ Schaeffer], which offers a similar service in Europe.
Division of German firm [http://www.schaeffer-ag.de/ Schaeffer], which offers a similar service in Europe.


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ASSEMBLY HOUSE, INC.
'''ASSEMBLY HOUSE, INC.''', 1235 N. Grove Street, Anaheim, CA 92806, Phone: (714) 632-8500 x106, Fax: (714) 632-8100, Email: chris@4pcbassembly.com


1235 N. Grove Street
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[http://www.4pcbassembly.com web site]

Anaheim, CA 92806

Phone: (714) 632-8500 x106

Fax: (714) 632-8100

Email: chris@4pcbassembly.com

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[www.4pcbassembly.com web site]


PCB fabricator and general assembler. Also makes custom cables.
PCB fabricator and general assembler. Also makes custom cables.


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Alco Metal Fab
'''Alco Metal Fab''', 3001 South Oak Street, Santa Ana, CA 92707, Cell (951) 453-9707, Fax (951) 279-1793

3001 South Oak Street

Santa Ana, CA 92707

Cell (951) 453-9707

Fax (951) 279-1793


E-mail arnold@atco1.com
E-mail arnold@atco1.com
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'''Express PCB'''
Express PCB


[http://www.expresspcb.com/ web site]
[http://www.expresspcb.com/ web site]
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'''"Metal Printing"'''
"Metal Printing"


This is a commonplace process that prints color ink on aluminum, which is then anodized into place. The result is a very high-resolution artwork, better than screenprinting, and tougher than other methods because the anodized oxide coating is very tough and protects the artwork.
This is a commonplace process that prints color ink on aluminum, which is then anodized into place. The result is a very high-resolution artwork, better than screenprinting, and tougher than other methods because the anodized oxide coating is very tough and protects the artwork.
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Many companies offer this service. They typically do not perform drilling, punching, or other sheet-metal fabrication; such operations would have to be performed by a sheet-metal specialist or by the manufacturer. Most "Dotcom" and all Doepfer module panels are made with the metalprint process.
Many companies offer this service. They typically do not perform drilling, punching, or other sheet-metal fabrication; such operations would have to be performed by a sheet-metal specialist or by the manufacturer. Most "Dotcom" and all Doepfer module panels are made with the metalprint process.


Suppliers in the US include [http://bayphoto.com/metalprints/ Bay Photo], [http://imagewizards.net/ Image Wizards], [http://www.metalmural.com/ Metal Mural], [http://www.alumaphoto-plateco.com/ Aluma Photo-Plate] and [http://www.prolabdigital.com/print-services/printing-on-aluminum.html ProLab Digital]. A German supplier is [http://www.kba-metalprint.com/ KBA]. In the UK is [http://www.metallurgy4.com/ Metallurgy 4].
Suppliers in the US include [http://bayphoto.com/metalprints/ Bay Photo], [http://imagewizards.net/ Image Wizards], [http://www.metalmural.com/ Metal Mural], and []. A German supplier is [http://www.kba-metalprint.com/ KBA]. In the UK is [http://www.metallurgy4.com/ Metallurgy 4].


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'''Nor-Cal Powder Coating''', 265 E Clay St, Ukiah, CA 95482, Phone: 707-462-0217, Fax: 707-462-1843
Nor-Cal Powder Coating


3001 S. State St., #48
[http://norcalpowder.com/ web site]


Ukiah, CA 95482
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Powder coater with considerable experience in electronic sheet-metal coating.


Phone: 707-462-0217, Fax: 707-462-1843
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'''Chemi-Graphic''', 340 State St. Ludlow MA 01056 USA phone 413-589-0151


[http://www.chemi-graphic.com/ web site]
[http://norcalpowder.com/ web site]


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Powder coater with considerable experience in electronic sheet-metal coating.
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This firm offers screenprinting and chemical etching on metals or other materials.


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Chemi-Graphic
'''Orb Enterprises''', 4724 South Christiana, Chicago, Illinois 60632, 773.927.8600, 773.927.8620 fax


340 State St.
[http://www.orbent.com/ web site]


Ludlow MA 01056 USA
"One-stop" electronic sheetmetal fabricator. Can do engraving, painting, powdercoating and screenprinting.


phone 413-589-0151
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'''Metalphoto of Cincinnati''' 1080 Skillman Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215, Toll Free: 800.528.4058 Tel: 513.772.8281 Fax: 513.772.8306


[http://www.mpofcinci.com/ web site]
[http://www.chemi-graphic.com/ web site]


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This firm offers screenprinting and chemical etching on metals or other materials.
Front panel fabricators that do Metalphoto anodized graphics from black & silver to full color and they cut holes. They also print overlays to put on existing panels.

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'''The Cutting Edge''' 4843 North Ridge Road Perry, Ohio 44081-9716 Phone : 440-259-2581 Toll free Ph: 800-962-2376 Fax : 440-259-2580 Toll free Fax: 800-453-2441

[http://www.cuttingedgeinc.com/ web site]

Front panel fabricators that do Metalphoto anodized graphics from black & silver to full color and they cut holes.
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